Community Mental Health Therapist

Daniel Memorial; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Memorial in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Community Mental Health Therapist for a full-time, on-campus role. The position offers a salary range of $44,000 to $53,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in social work or counseling, with at least two years of relevant youth-focused therapeutic experience, and possesses a valid driver’s license. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work or counseling with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with youth in a therapeutic setting.
• Driver’s License in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer programs and software.
• Compensation: Salaried, exempt - $44,000 to $53,000, depending on relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and treatment per the client’s treatment plan.
• Participates as a member of the client’s treatment team.
• Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Maintains timely progress notes with clinically relevant data.
• Includes parent/guardian in client care.
• Educates client and parent/guardian about client needs and abilities.
• Conducts group therapy sessions weekly for all clients.
• Conducts family support group sessions.
• Maintains professional conduct and interactions with clients and staff.

Skills

Youth counseling experience

Communication skills

Driving license

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

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Community Mental Health Therapist

Full Time Campus, Jacksonville, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1179

Salary Range: $44,000.00 To $53,000.00 Annually

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in the area of social work or counseling with 2+ years of relevant experience working with children / adolescents with mental health diagnoses.
• Experience working with youth in a therapeutic setting.
• Driver’s License Must be in good standing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in computer programs and software
• Compensation: Salaried, exempt - $44,000 to $53,000, depending on relevant experience.

Job Description

The Community Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing care and treatment as outlined in the client’s treatment plan. Functions as a member of the client’s treatment team as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.

• Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Progress notes contain clinically appropriate data submitted in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of client needs based on the age and functioning level of the client.
• Consistently includes the parent/guardian in client care.
• Ensures all treatment team members are educated and instructed on individual needs that are pertinent to clients stay.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the client’s needs based upon the age and functioning level of the client.
• Provides education to client and parent/guardian regarding special needs of the client according to the client’s abilities.
• Conducts clinically appropriate number of group therapy sessions each week for all clients.
• Conducts clinically appropriate number of family support group sessions.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior (i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).
• Relates with clients, parents, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner in person and phone interaction.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Physical Demands

The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; be able successfully complete Crisis Prevention training which requires physical components, including bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting, to ensure the safety of clients and staff; stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.

Medical Benefits, including dental and vision with 401K Benefits, PTO